Part-time Student Athlete Support Counselor
Job Location:
Boston, MA - USA
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Job Summary
About the Opportunity
This is atemporary 20-hours-per-week position supporting student-athletes throughout the academic year (SeptemberMay). This role is not eligible for benefits.
Job Summary:
The Student-Athlete Support Counselor provides direct clinical care and support to Northeastern University student-athletes through University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) and Athletics. This on-site role includes one evening shift per week and involves brief psychological assessments short-term psychotherapy follow-up appointments and triage support as needed. The counselor also makes referrals for ongoing community-based counseling psychopharmacological evaluations and emergency mental health services when appropriate.
The Student-Athlete Support Counselor consults regularly with Northeasterns full-time Student Athlete Support Clinician members of the Athletics community including athletic trainers and coaches to support student-athlete wellbeing and coordinates as needed with the UHCS mental health team.
Required Qualifications:
- Masters degree in social work Psychology Counseling or related field ; current licensure or eligibility for licensure (e.g. LICSW LMHC PhD/PsyD).
- Experience in an intercollegiate and/or professional sport setting is .
- Experience providing brief evidence-based psychotherapy to young adults in a university counseling center or similar setting.
- Demonstrated competency in trauma-informed assessment and intervention including crisis evaluation safety planning and referral to higher levels of care.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary campus environment including Athletics medical academic and community partners.
- Commitment to culturally responsive anti-oppressive practice including experience working with marginalized and underrepresented student populations and fostering inclusion and belonging.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including clinical documentation consistent with professional and ethical standards.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion including experience supporting underserved international and first-generation college students.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active independent licensure (e.g. LICSW LMHC Psychologist) in the state.
- Experience working in a college or university counseling center using a brief therapy model.
- Specialized experience or training in crisis intervention and in areas such as trauma alcohol/substance use or eating disorders.
- Experience providing outreach psychoeducation and/or group therapy to diverse student populations.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion including experience supporting underserved international and first-generation college students.
- Bilingual or multilingual skills and experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
Position Type
TemporaryAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.
Pay Rate:
$45/hourAbout Company
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